Thanks. I was actually surprised I survived with so little injuries, words cannot describe the way I flew those 2.5 metres. It was pretty funny 'cause 4 DHers had stopped a bit further ahead on the trail for a quick flat fix and watched me do the jump, then they saw me fall and they were like "Holy crap, are you alright?!".

Good to hear there's no need to replace the grips. I only thought I might need to because maybe the inside of the handlebar needed to be protected but apparently not. As for it being an eyesore, I suppose, yes, but then so are my shifters that are scratched and I could go on listing the eyesores on my bike. (just kidding )